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LaVoce SAN215.30-4

Best box: 78.1 L bass reflex tuned to 42.3 Hz · F3 46.2 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (70.6 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 78.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 42.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 46.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 39.8 Hz / 34.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 22.7 cm
Port Physical Length 70.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 244.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 124.8 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 22.7 cm tube needs 70.6 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 38.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 78.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 78.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.3 Hz / 44.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 31.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.27
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.28
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.3
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 223.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 1690.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 110.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 15.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 2000.0 W
Nominal Diameter 21.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for LaVoce SAN215.30-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce SAN215.30-4 in a 78.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 42.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 46.2 Hz.

Can LaVoce SAN215.30-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 38.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 78.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce SAN215.30-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 22.7 cm with a length of 70.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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